antiquity
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"Almost everything from antiquity has been destroyed," Seiler said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
The Herculaneum collection is the only known intact library to survive from antiquity, potentially preserving works that have otherwise vanished from history.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
But they also unlocked a world of knowledge about antiquity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Egyptians in antiquity engaged in sword combat for warfare, but also for competition — Romans utilized swords in gladiator events, rituals and duels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
And it was this man, whose name is lost to antiquity, who mentioned Buttercup to the Count.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
As in other conflict zones like Ukraine, specialised training has been provided for those involved in trying to recover the antiquities, which has had some success.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Tareq Abu Dayyeh sells craftwork, souvenirs and antiquities in Gaza.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
“We know that some objects went to Europe, Middle East and even Gulf countries,” Junaid said, and from there an unknown number of antiquities entered the regional and international market.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
"A whole system was built around this temple," which dates to between the first century BC and the second century AD, said Myriam Ziade, regional antiquities official with the culture ministry.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
“I always considered scientific opinion more objective than esthetic judgments,” the Getty’s curator of antiquities Marion True said when the truth about the kouros finally emerged.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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